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Your BUYING and USING the WRONG Tape Measure!

VCG Construction
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We tested and compared twenty of the most common 25 foot tape measures available at The Home Depot and Lowe's home Improvement. The tape measure tool test comparison was based on Price, durability, readability, visibility, features, and standout of the measuring tape. The tape measures tested range in price from $5 to $30 and the list includes, Craftsman Easy Grip (CMHT37465LW), Craftsman High Vis (CMHT37125LW), Crafstman ProReach (CMHT37525LW), Crescent Nite-Eye (L1225B-02), Crescent Control (L1025C-02), DeWalt 25' (DWHT36107S), DeWalt XP (DWHT36225S), Kobalt Self Lock (KBSL53425), Kobalt Compact Magnetic (KB97325), Komelon Self Lock (L4825HV), Komelon LED (650056100256), Milwaukee Compact (48-22-6625), Milwaukee Wide Blade (48-22-0225), Milwaukee Compact Autolock (48-22-6825), Milwaukee Stud Magnetic (48-22-9725M), Stanley 25' (30-455S), Stanley Powerlock (33-425D), Stanley Center Scale Leverlock (STHT30758L), Stanley FatMax Classic (33-725Y), …...more
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th Place 3 Features 10.26 i standou! 78.95% 8.67 Retraction 2 Vision 2 Durability

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$16 Joist Marks Protective Blade Coating

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Magnetic 2 Sided Joist Marks

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rd Place 2 Features

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Auto-Lock 2 Sided Fractional Scale Joist Marks Protective Blade Coating

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Auto-Lock Fractional Scale Joist Marks Protective Blade Coating

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rd Place 3 Features

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Auto-Lock Joist Marks Protective Blade Coating

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$33 Joist Marks Protective Blade Coating

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$18 Joist Marks

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th Place Features 11.04 Standout 83.17% 12.67 Retraction

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2 Sided Joist Marks Protective Blade Coating

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Auto-Lock Fractional Scale Protective Blade Coating

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st Place 3 Features

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Your BUYING and USING the WRONG Tape Measure!
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Komelon Self lock 25-ft Auto Lock Tape Measure | L4825HV
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Komelon 25' X 1In Led Lighted Tape Measure
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Milwaukee Compact Auto Lock 25 ft. SAE Tape Measure with Fractional Scale and 9 ft. Standout
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Crescent Lufkin Control Series 25-ft Tape Measures Contractor Bundle
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Milwaukee 12 in. Digital Measuring Wheel with 25 ft. Compact Tape Measure
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We tested and compared twenty of the most common 25 foot tape measures available at The Home Depot and Lowe's home Improvement. The tape measure tool test comparison was based on Price, durability, readability, visibility, features, and standout of the measuring tape. The tape measures tested range in price from $5 to $30 and the list includes, Craftsman Easy Grip (CMHT37465LW), Craftsman High Vis (CMHT37125LW), Crafstman ProReach (CMHT37525LW), Crescent Nite-Eye (L1225B-02), Crescent Control (L1025C-02), DeWalt 25' (DWHT36107S), DeWalt XP (DWHT36225S), Kobalt Self Lock (KBSL53425), Kobalt Compact Magnetic (KB97325), Komelon Self Lock (L4825HV), Komelon LED (650056100256), Milwaukee Compact (48-22-6625), Milwaukee Wide Blade (48-22-0225), Milwaukee Compact Autolock (48-22-6825), Milwaukee Stud Magnetic (48-22-9725M), Stanley 25' (30-455S), Stanley Powerlock (33-425D), Stanley Center Scale Leverlock (STHT30758L), Stanley FatMax Classic (33-725Y), Stanley FatMax Autolock (FMHT33338L) . We show you the tape measure with the longest stand out. You see the tape measure with the best tape retraction. You'll see the tape measure with the most durable tape and blade, as well as the most visible and most easily read tape measure. Finally we give you the price of each tape measure, and just because a tape measure costs the most money doesn't mean it will perform the best. After you watch this comprehensive tape measure tool comparison you'll be a more informed contractor, tradesperson, carpenter, electrician, plumber, hvac mechanical professional, project manager, estimator, home owner, diy and consumer. After all these years of thinking you use the best tape measures you will now know you're buying and using the wrong tape measure! Get genuine VCG Construction Merchandise https://vcgconstruction.com/store Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @vcgconstruction  

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